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The inner layer of the fibrous wall of a Graafian follicle.

A thin layer, or sheet, of yielding or elastic material inserted between the surfaces of a flange joint.

writing upon, or for blotting; esp., one formed of many flat sheets of writing paper, or layers of blotting paper; a block of paper.

o represent sometimes by action; to act a part; to play on a musical instrument; as, the players perform poorly; the musician performs on the organ.

A layer of thin-walled young cells in a growing stem, in which layer certain new vessels originate.

The outer layer of bark.

The external smooth horny layer of the hoof of the horse and allied animals.

portions and purifying the residue. It is a yellowish, fatlike mass, transparent in thin layers, and somewhat fluorescent. It is used as a bland protective dressing, and as a substitute for fatty materials in ointments. U. S. Pharm.

A layer of green parenchimatous cells formed on the inner side of the phellogen.

A mass formed in layers; as, a pile of shot.

One who pitches anything, as hay, quoits, a ball, etc.; specifically (Baseball), the player who delivers the ball to the batsman.

Pertaining to, or composing, the layer of tissue, made up of laminæ, beneath a horse's hoof.

A game of ball of Eastern origin, resembling hockey, with the players on horseback.

played for in certain games of cards, billiards, etc.; an aggregated stake to which each player has contributed a snare; also, the receptacle for the stakes.

ing paper. See the Table under Paper. Post and pair, an old game at cards, in which each player a hand of three cards. B. Jonson. -- Post bag, a mail bag. -- Post bill, a bill of letters mailed by a postmaster. -- Post chaise, or Post coach, a carriage usually with four wheels, for the conveyance of travelers who tr…

liqueurs, or cordials, of different specific gravities poured so as to remain separate in layers; hence, such a drink of cordials served at any time.

head of a class or profession; one who is preëminent; as, a merchant prince; a prince of players. "The prince of learning." Peacham. Prince-Albert coat, a long double-breasted frock coat for men. -- Prince of the blood, Prince consort, Prince of darkness. See under Blood, Consort, and Darkness. -- Prince of Wales, th…

Having the most primitive character; in the earliest form; as, a protomorphic layer of tissue. H. Spencer.

neous disease, characterized by imbricated silvery scales, affecting only the superficial layers of the skin.

A punt made from the goal line by a player of the side which has made a touchdown to one of his own side for a fair catch, from which an attempt to kick a goal may be made.